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🌱 DaBaby In Concert This Weekend + Pit Bulls Partner With Veterans
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First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and very warm. High: 93 Low: 76.
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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:
- Queens University of Charlotte and Atrium Health are working together in effort to enhance student health services. Starting in August 2022, Atrium Health will manage the university's student health clinic and associated health services. According to WCCB Charlotte, the health center will "offer point-of-care testing, acute care management, virtual care and medication dispensing with Atrium Health clinical employees. The behavioral health center will offer enhanced services which include a 24/7 crisis hotline and virtual care." (WCCB Charlotte)
- Carolina Harbor Waterpark will participate in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson on June 23. Located at Carowinds, it will, according to WCCB Charlotte, "be among the hundreds of water parks, aquatic centers, and swim schools holding simultaneous water-safety instruction for the 13th annual event." The event is will take place in Surf Club Harbor, which is a huge wave pool, at Carolina Harbor Waterpark. (WCCB Charlotte)
- Charlotte-based rapper DaBaby will be in concert and host a free carnival this weekend! He will perform at the QC Sound Stage on Saturday. A free carnival is also planned on the same day in the venue's parking lot. DaBaby said that the carnival was added to Saturday's schedule to "give children something to do now that they're off from school for summer break." Regarding this event, he said, "You can expect an unforgettable experience." (WCNC.com)
- A litter of pit bulls were rescued from an overcrowded animal shelter and given a new purpose in life through Operation Sidekick, an organization based in Charlotte. Sara Ondrako, owner and founder of this nonprofit, rescued the mother and her babies just weeks before they were set to be euthanized. The American Pitbull Foundation works hard to achieve their mission which, according to WCNC, includes, "Promoting responsible dog ownership, outreach, advocacy and education." (WCNC.com)
- The Charlotte Symphony will return to Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, to give a salute to America! People can attend "Celebrate America" to enjoy memorable anthems and marches that will end in a spectacular fireworks finale! Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees will conduct the orchestra in works by John Williams, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and more! (WCCB Charlotte)
Today in Charlotte:
- Charlotte Regional Farmers Market on 1801 Yorkmont Road (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Conversations and Coffee with Ambitious & Driven Individuals at Not Just Coffee (8:30 a.m.)
- Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas (1 to 8 p.m.)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift in The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Charlotte City Council voted unanimously to approve changes to a city transportation policy that aims to make sure residents in rental properties have the same opportunities to improve neighborhood traffic safety as property owners. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
- Don't miss the most patriotic concert of the season — the CSO's annual Celebrate America concert is June 22 at Truist Field! Enjoy works by Sousa, Gershwin, and more, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
- Raven Barkley of Charlotte Ballet, who started dancing at Ballet Tech and has returned as a grown-up guest artist. Secure in her strong technique, she hasn't forgotten how to have fun. That's the Ballet Tech way. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
- Our Servant Leader Interns come from all different places and backgrounds! This year our SLIs represent 28 different colleges and universities. Check out their college pride below! (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
- Is there anyone who would give their dentist five stars? A practice that does everything from cleaning to implants? (Nextdoor)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!
— Alexis Goring
About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.
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